East African Community Newswire

EAC ministers agree new strategy to curb cross-border disease outbreaks

Arusha. East African Community (EAC) health ministers have agreed on new regional measures to prevent, detect and rapidly respond to disease outbreaks crossing national borders, as Kenya steps up its response after confirming its first imported case of …

IGAD, SADC strike deal to strengthen cross-border health security

IGAD and SADC conclude a three-day inter-Regional Economic Communities meeting in Lusaka, Zambia/IGAD SECRETARIAT COURTESYThe Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have agreed on a …

South Sudan Joins EAC Codex Talks in Kigali

(KIGALI, RWANDA) – South Sudan is taking part in the 20th East African Community (EAC) Codex Forum meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, as the region works to build a common position on food safety and trade standards. The meeting began on 6th October 2026 and is …

Tanzania’s investment policy gets its second chance

Tanzania's investment framework still rests, formally, on a policy written in 1996. It predates mobile money; the deep-water gas finds and the revived East African Community. It was drafted for an economy that wanted investors to arrive. Dira 2050 …

MPs want children included in regional climate decisions

Ugandan Members of Parliament have called on East African governments to meaningfully involve children in climate-change policymaking, saying young people must have a voice in decisions that will shape their future. The call was made during the inaugural …

Kadaga urges South Sudan to respect the EAC common market protocol

Following a notice by authorities in South Sudan restricting foreigners, including Ugandans, from engaging in small-scale retail trade, Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga has appealed to South Sudan to take into account the Common …

East African Community (EAC) steps up regional infectious disease outbreak preparedness, calls for more support

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 September 2026: As the region continues to grapple with recurring outbreaks of highly infectious diseases such as Ebola, the East African Community (EAC) is stepping up efforts to ensure every Partner State has frontline health …

EAC lawmakers seek better access to haemophilia treatment

Uganda, Kenya agree to scrap barriers choking cross-border trade

PS Ministry of Trade Lynette B. Bagonza and her Kenya’s counterpart Regina Ombam Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda and Kenya have agreed to remove remaining barriers that restrict the free movement of goods between the two countries, reaffirming their …

4 Underrated African and Caribbean Cities to Visit in December 2026

Source: CNN You know how the December group chat goes. Someone sends the dates of the big festivals in Accra, someone checks flights, and within an hour the trip has a shape that nobody chose. It is a good shape, and plenty of people love it. But a trip …

NCAA: Chris Hubilla powers JRU over EAC to sustain form

EAC seeks deeper China ties for trade, infrastructure

ARUSHA: THE East African Community (EAC) has received 180,000 US dollars (about 474.7m/-) in annual financial support from China, with the regional bloc seeking to expand cooperation beyond institutional assistance to infrastructure, trade, climate …

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EAC, China eye new strategic projects

Arusha. The East African Community (EAC) and China are exploring a new framework for strategic regional projects in infrastructure, trade, digital technology, clean energy and climate change as they seek to deepen their longstanding partnership. The …

EAC moves forward with bachelor's degrees in elementary, secondary education

EAC is developing bachelor's degrees in elementary and secondary education, with junior-level classes anticipated to begin August 16, 2027. Four-year tuition for Arizona residents is estimated at $14,700, considerably less than the university tuition …

Ada nonprofit receives grant through Summit Cares

An Ada nonprofit received a welcome boost last week alongside seven other state organizations looking to make Oklahoma a better place. Summit Utilities handed out $40,000 in community grants to nonprofits across its Oklahoma service area Thursday, Oct. 8. …

Kenya's first Ebola case raises concerns over trade barriers in EAC

Health CS Aden Duale speaks at Afya House regarding Kenya’s preparedness and emergency response measures against Ebola Virus Disease. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya and its East African Community neighbours have to grapple with balancing the containment …

Exploding sea urchin population threatens Great Southern Reef

Bill Kuiper has been diving at Shellharbour’s Bass Point on the New South Wales south coast for 54 years. Part of the northern end of the Great Southern Reef, the area’s seagrass beds, rocky crevices and kelp forests provide habitat and breeding grounds …

EAC INTEGRATION! Speaker Oboth Challenges Other East Africa Sectors to Copy the Military

By Our Reporter ARUSHA, TANZANIA — Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth has challenged other sectors in the East African Community (EAC) to emulate the region’s militaries, which he described as the most integrated sector in the bloc. Oboth …

2026 Borlaug Dialogue Opens as World Food Prize Marks 40 Years in the Fight Against Hunger

Global leaders, scientists, farmers and advocates convene in Des Moines under the theme "Before Hunger Wins," with a world record attempt to cap the opening day DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

Flying Probe Test Systems Market Report Analyzes Market Trends, Segment Details, and Corporate Strategies

The Business Research Company's Flying Probe Test Systems Market Report Analyzes Market Trends, Segment Details, and Corporate Strategies LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The flying probe test …

The Fixed Point Digital Signal Processor Market Is Projected to Grow Rapidly at an 8.7% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company's The Fixed Point Digital Signal Processor Market Is Projected to Grow Rapidly at an 8.7% CAGR Through 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The fixed point digital …

Flavored Fruit Tea Sales Market Forecast Report with Segment Analysis and Strategic Industry Insights

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5G Industrial IoT Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast to 2030 at 21.8% CAGR

The Business Research Company's 5G Industrial IoT Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast to 2030 at 21.8% CAGR LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The file cabinet caster kit market has been gaining …

The File Cabinet Caster Kit Market is projected to grow at a 7% CAGR, reaching a value of $1.5 billion by 2030.

The Business Research Company's The File Cabinet Caster Kit Market is projected to grow at a 7% CAGR, reaching a value of $1.5 billion by 2030. LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The file cabinet …

Food Festival Insurance Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth and Forecast Analysis

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Flight Control Actuation System Market Expected to Grow Steadily at an 8% CAGR Until 2030

The Business Research Company's Flight Control Actuation System Market Expected to Grow Steadily at an 8% CAGR Until 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The flight control actuation system market …

The Fine Inorganic Chemicals Market is Projected to Reach $18.4 Billion by 2030 Driven by Robust Industry Expansion

The Business Research Company's The Fine Inorganic Chemicals Market is Projected to Reach $18.4 Billion by 2030 Driven by Robust Industry Expansion LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The fine …

The Fleet Card Market Is Projected to Grow at an 8% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company's The Fleet Card Market Is Projected to Grow at an 8% CAGR Through 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The fleet card market has witnessed significant …

Detailed Flame Retardant Chemicals Market Report Includes Forecasts, Innovations, and Industry Perspectives

The Business Research Company's Detailed Flame Retardant Chemicals Market Report Includes Forecasts, Innovations, and Industry Perspectives LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The flame …

Flash-Based FPGA Market Report: Demand Trends, Competitive Landscape, and Growth Forecast

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The People Skills Handbook for Emotional Intelligence Development: Updated Edition with Action Tips, from Core Factors

The People Skills Handbook returns in an updated edition from Core Factors. The handbook gives action tips for 54 emotional intelligence competencies. TEMECULA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Core Factors, a people-development …

The Flying Engineer Launches Cirrus Hub, Mapping Authorized Service Centers, Independent Specialists and Training School

More than 360 companies that serve Cirrus SR20, SR22, SR22T & Vision Jet owners, with filters for CAPS parachute overhaul, Vision Jet service & published prices NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

Global CSR Foundation Honors Young Leaders at its 7th Summit Held at the United Nations

Young leaders present SDG-aligned social entrepreneurial ideas as the Foundation returns to the UN venue where its first summit was held in 2018 NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global CSR Foundation ( …

Global Colon Cancer Association Launches Global Ostomy Program to Expand Access to Vital Supplies and Advance Advocacy

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Colon Cancer Association (GCCA) has launched its Global Ostomy Program, an initiative focused on improving access to essential ostomy supplies and advancing advocacy …

Oxford Israel Alumni Society Convenes Diplomats, Business and Academic Leaders

"Innovation Across Borders", co-hosted with Reichman University's Raphael Recanati International School on 22 October, draws more than 200 registrations HERZLIYA, ISRAEL, October 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oxford Israel Alumni …

The Global Belt Bag With Bottle Holder Market is Expected to Grow at a 9.1% CAGR Over the Forecast Period

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The Beer Festival Insurance Market Is Projected to Grow to $1.7 Billion by 2030 Fueled by Increasing Industry Demand

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Biomedical Sensor Market Report Details Key Segments, Regional Developments, and Leading Competitors

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